Bridgeport Fire Department

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)

All candidates applying to become a Bridgeport firefighter must have the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification.

The Bridgeport Fire Department will be providing CPAT training sessions by a certified instructor, free of charge to anyone interested in familiarizing themselves with the CPAT test. This is open to residents and non-residents of The City of Bridgeport. Slots will be limited to 1 hour sessions on assigned dates with a limit of 10 people per session. Anyone who has applied for CPAT scholarship waivers will be required to sign up for a minimum of 4 sessions to meet eligibility requirements. Click here to sign up for CPAT training sessions.

Mission Statement

We, the members of the Bridgeport Fire Department, are dedicated to serve the people of the City of Bridgeport. We will safely provide the highest level of professional response to fire, medical, environmental emergencies and disasters, either natural or manmade. We will create a safer community through our extensive participation in Fire Prevention, Code Enforcement and Education for the public and department members.

Our goal is to provide twenty-four (24) hour emergency service for the protection of life and property within a four (4) minute response time frame.

To obtain a copy of an incident report, please call (203) 337-2042 or fax your request to (203) 576-8274.

Information on Inspection Fees, Applications, Renewals and Plan Review, please call the Fire Marshal's Office at (203) 576-8013 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM or email Bridgeport.fire@bridgeportct.gov or see our Fee Schedule.

For Collection of Fees for Special Services at Fires, Rescues and Hazardous Material Responses, click here for Ordinance 2.42.190